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Mousse vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mousse and Taco

  • Mousse has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2, however, Taco has more Vitamin B12, Fiber, Vitamin K, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Mousse is 37% higher.
  • Taco has 7 times less Vitamin A RAE than Mousse. Mousse has 140µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Taco has 20µg.
  • Taco is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Mousse
2
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8
Taco
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Contains more Iron +116.4%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.1%
Contains more Potassium +46.2%
Contains more Zinc +173.4%
Contains more Manganese +322%
Contains more Selenium +24.3%
Equal in Calcium - 89
Equal in Copper - 0.077
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 21% 15% 51% 13% 5% 18% 25% 8% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Contains more Iron +116.4%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.1%
Contains more Potassium +46.2%
Contains more Zinc +173.4%
Contains more Manganese +322%
Contains more Selenium +24.3%
Equal in Calcium - 89
Equal in Copper - 0.077

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Mousse
3
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9
Taco
Contains more Vitamin A +288.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1030.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.2%
Contains more Folate +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +856.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 11% 0% 1% 12% 48% 3% 32% 14% 12% 59% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +288.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1030.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.2%
Contains more Folate +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +856.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mousse
2
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3
Taco
Contains more Fats +26%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Protein +114%
Contains more Carbs +23.5%
Contains more Other +84.7%
Equal in Water - 57.02
4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Fats +26%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Protein +114%
Contains more Carbs +23.5%
Contains more Other +84.7%
Equal in Water - 57.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mousse
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Taco
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +246.1%
61% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 9.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.879 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +246.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mousse Taco
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mousse Taco Opinion
Net carbs 15.47g 15.95g Taco
Protein 4.14g 8.86g Taco
Fats 16g 12.7g Mousse
Carbs 16.07g 19.85g Taco
Calories 225kcal 226kcal Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 14.81g 0.9g Taco
Fiber 0.6g 3.9g Taco
Calcium 96mg 89mg Mousse
Iron 0.55mg 1.19mg Taco
Magnesium 20mg 32mg Taco
Phosphorus 117mg 178mg Taco
Potassium 143mg 209mg Taco
Sodium 38mg 397mg Mousse
Zinc 0.64mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0.075mg 0.077mg Taco
Manganese 0.059mg 0.249mg Taco
Selenium 7.4µg 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin A 509IU 131IU Mousse
Vitamin A RAE 140µg 20µg Mousse
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.4mg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.05mg Taco
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.06mg Mousse
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 1.65mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.533mg Mousse
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.09mg Taco
Folate 15µg 19µg Taco
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 1.6µg 15.3µg Taco
Cholesterol 140mg 28mg Taco
Trans Fat 0.467g Mousse
Saturated Fat 9.151g 4.384g Taco
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Mousse
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 5.027g 4.411g Mousse
Polyunsaturated fat 0.879g 3.042g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mousse Taco
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Mousse
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Mousse
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.91g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.767g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mousse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168777/nutrients
  2. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.